Jamie Bryson

UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA (third from left), has appealed to rival unionists to join his party. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Burrows: Unionism faces defining moment after decades of 'strategic gaffes'

MP Carla Lockhart, Jamie Bryson, and DUP MLA Jonathan Buckley outside Carleton Street Orange Hall in Portadown, back in September. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Jamie Bryson hints at Stormont election bid in fiercely contested constituency

A major parade and rally took place in Portadown this Saturday, October 24, organised by Portadown District LOL 1, with Orangemen and the "entire Orange family" and wider unionist community turned out in numbers. The district says the event is intended to demonstrate the "strength of feeling" locally following the recent decision to overturn a determination allowing its traditional Garvaghy Road parade to proceed. Picture By:Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Thousands attend Portadown rally backing Drumcree Orangemen

Northern Ireland Minister for Agriculture, Andrew Muir, photographed at Redburn, Holywood, Co. Down

Andrew Muir opens up on gun threats, Jamie Bryson and Stormont 'on life support'

The DUP could trigger the collapse of Stormont if they choose to

Letter: Collapsing executive could have terrible consequences

Orange Order legal representative and loyalist spokesperson Jamie Bryson

Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson says he requires protection after Drumcree abuse

DUP MP Carla Lockhart has had to receive security protection due to abuse received over the Drumcree parading dispute, Jamie Bryson has said.

Drumcree: Protection for Lockhart after abuse and threats

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast, Pat Sheehan.

MLA compares Garvaghy protest to civil disobedience during US racial segregation

Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill attend a community event in support of the Garvaghy Road residents in the Drumcree parade dispute.

Michelle O’Neill criticises Secretary of State comments about Drumcree stand-off

First Minister Michelle O'Neill MLA (left) and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald (centre) at the Garvaghy road. Pic: Peter Morrison/PA Wire

David Thompson: Orange attitudes to Drumcree have shifted since the 1990s

A sign reads 'let them walk' hung from a tent at a community event supporting Portadown Orangemen as the Garvaghy Road standoff continues. Photo: Iain Gray/News Letter

'No sell out' over Garvaghy Road deal, Bryson tells community event

Legal advisor to the Orange Order and spokesperson Jamie Bryson and DUP MP Carla Lockhart speaking during a Drumcree family support event at Edgarstown Estate, Portadown on Wednesday night

Proposed deal to resolve Drumcree dispute ‘not acceptable’, says DUP MP

Police monitor protesters continuing to block the Garvaghy Road (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP via Getty Images)

Parading dispute prompts further Assembly clashes at Stormont

The Orange Order has been prevented from walking down the Garvaghy Road since 1998

Jamie Bryson: Approached properly, Drumcree outcome should be clear

East Belfast Football has been granted permission for the 'bring your own alcohol' dinner

Belfast football club given permission for ‘bring your own booze' dinner

John Finucane, Catherine Nelson, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and John O'Dowd speaking to the media near Garvaghy Road, Portadown, after the High Court quashed a decision by the Parades Commission to impose restrictions on the annual Orange Order parade at Drumcree. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

David Thompson: SF may regret getting itself up to high doh over Drumcree
Sinn Fein may live to regret its over the top response to the idea of an Orange parade on the Garvaghy Road, with a procession now looking more likely than at any point in the past 28 years.
David Thompson

The sense of injustice over Drumcree has been a running sore for decades. Photo: Declan Roughan / Press Eye

David Thompson: Drumcree should see a new generation of loyalists in court

The Parades Commission has blocked the Orange Order from marching along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown in July every year since 1998

Jamie Bryson: The plethora of Drumcree errors made by parades body

Drumcree: Orange Order secure landmark legal victory over Parades Commission

Any future games at a redeveloped Casement Park could be subject to similar anti-hooligan measures in place at football games . Photo: Ulster GAA

GAA grounds could fall under hooligan laws after Bryson intervention

DUP MLA Paul Frew.

DUP's Frew questions why only football is subject to hooligan regulations

The Drumcree issue must be determined properly applying the law as it now stands, in particular a crucial new European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) judgment of June 2, 2026 (Serbian Chinese Friendship Society FDH v Serbia)

Jamie Bryson: Drumcree isn’t finished – the law is on our side

06/07/2014: Portadown District Secretary David Jones addresses the PSNI at Drumcree Church (Photo - Aidan O'Reilly/Pacemaker Press)

Court case 'could have impact on parades across Northern Ireland': Orangeman

The bonfire on Meridi Street was ultimately lit last July

Judge rules Jamie Bryson has no right to challenge bonfire decision

Jeffrey Donaldson lied to his own voters about the Irish Sea border, and the bulk of his party went along with it. Pic: Colm Lenaghan /Pacemaker

Analysis: Donaldson needed no pressure to tell his biggest political lie of all

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Monday June 22, 2026. Later that day, he was was convicted of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape – against two women when they were children

‘No inkling’ of Donaldson’s abusive behaviour prior to arrest, says DUP minister

Jamie Bryson attended a meeting with EU diplomats in Dublin to set out the DUP and unionist position, with the endorsement of former leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Pic : Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Irish government confirms it attended Jamie Bryson meeting in Dublin
The Irish government has confirmed that it met with Jamie Bryson days before the Windsor Framework was announced, after the loyalist campaigner was authorised by Jeffrey Donaldson to outline the DUP and unionist position to EU diplomats.
David Thompson

Jeffrey Donaldson addressing DUP conference in October 2022, where he said EU law was the underlying problem with the Irish Sea border.

Bryson 'pulled Jeffrey Donaldson into hardline position' in conference speech

Jeffrey Donaldson sent Jamie Bryson to represent DUP views to EU officials at a secret Dublin meeting. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Jeffrey Donaldson sent Jamie Bryson to represent DUP views to EU officials

Jamie Bryson.

Legal bid to halt controversial 11th night bonfire is dropped

TUV's Ann McClure and legal representative Jamie Bryson pictured leaving the court after an earlier hearing

Date set for appeal against ruling on council Irish language policy procedures

Jamie Bryson

Jamie Bryson to intervene in legal action over controversial bonfire

Rioters on Antrim Road, at the Sandyknowes roundabout in Newtownabbey on Wednesday. Picture date: Wednesday June 10, 2026. Pic: PA/PA Wire

Linzi McLaren says police 'must' engage with paramilitary leaders over riots

Jamie Bryson at an earlier court hearing

Grand Central Station Irish signs plan could cost up to £3m court is told

Ann McClure and Jamie Bryson pictured leaving the court after an earlier hearing

TUV member launches appeal in legal action over Belfast's Irish language policy

The High Court has been told that officials from Dr Caoimhe Archibald's economy department said “resourcing remains a major issue” for an Irish language strategy. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sinn Fein departments 'delaying Irish language strategy over costs', court hears

Irish tsar Pol Deeds says speaking out against the protection of the Irish language "may not be entirely lawful".

Irish tsar questions the legality of 'speaking out against' language legislation

Jamie Bryson pictured at the High Court this morning.

No Irish language strategy during current Stormont Executive lifetime

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston.

Naomi Long did not 'concede' Bryson judicial review on football banning orders

The IFA ran local football leagues when banning orders were introduced - but the law wasn't updated to reflect the fact NIFL had taken over.

Naomi Long 'brushed aside' concerns about football hooligan laws

Jamie Bryson took a legal case against Naomi Long's justice department over 'out of date' football hooligan regulations.

Stormont to amend 'out of date' football hooligan laws after Bryson case

The IFA used to run the local premiership, but laws weren't updated after NIFL took over.

Football hooligan laws: Naomi Long has 'fundamentally shifted' position

The IFA's conduct was criticised in a recent report by its own appeals committee.

Football fans deserve better from IFA after resignations – MLA

Whilst unionism viewed the 1998 Agreement as a ‘settlement’ (and the Belfast Agreement was always a fundamental error), nationalism saw it as the start of a process

Jamie Bryson: Unionists must join the culture fight

Jamie Bryson at an earlier court hearing

Belfast’s Lord Mayor calls for urgent ruling on football hooligan laws

Jamie Bryson has been granted leave for a judicial review of Minister Naomi Long's position.

Football hooligan laws: Bryson legal challenge 'embarrassing' for Minister - MLA

Justice Minister Naomi Long says football hooligan laws are still valid due to 1950s legislation. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

MLA queries Justice Minister’s legal position on football banning orders

Powers to regulate supporter conduct at NI football grounds have been called into question.

Justice minister says football banning orders 'lawful' after powers questioned

The legality of regulations placed on fans at domestic football games in Northern Ireland has been called into question.

Football banning orders 'unlawful' in Northern Ireland due to 'epic blunder'

Handout video grab issued by the Northern Ireland Assembly of Northern Ireland's Irish Language Commissioner Pol Deeds appearing before the Committee for the Executive Office

Pol Deeds defends comments on language and Irish unity as ‘parody’

Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds is embroiled in a fresh row over his public commentary.

TUV call for Pól Deeds to go over fresh Irish language row

Jamie Bryson lodged a complaint to NIPSO over reported comments made about him by Stormont's Irish Language Commissioner Pol Deeds. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Ombudsman defends position in Bryson Irish language chief complaint

Jamie Bryson (left) has been told to make a complaint about Pól Deeds directly to him, before bringing it to the ombudsman. Images: PA / NI Assembly.

'I won't ask Pol Deeds to investigate himself' - Bryson slams ombudsman response

Irish Language Commissioner Pol Deeds says Jamie Bryson "has poison and enmity" but he has "a law"

Letter: Warning over Irish language

Jamie Bryson arrives at the High Court for an earlier hearing.

Court battle over Irish signs at Grand Central Station is put back to May

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